Hello Friends:
I have some lovely pictures of finishes. progress updates and a new project to show you today. I realize that last weekend was International Hermit and Stitch weekend. While I did participate, I just couldn't find the time to photograph my stitching this past week. So here we go!
I "finish finished" the "Tulips with Bunny" design I stitched. I finished it into a Pillow. I used Vonna's wonderful pillow tutorial right here. I didn't want to make it a hanging ornament so I merely left off the hanging loop and added a little bow on top.
"Tulips with Bunny" by Maja at The Snow Flower Diaries
Stitched on 28Ct Ivory Jobelan using Hand-Dyed Threads by Nina.
(You can find all links to the pattern and threads in my last blog post)
Finishing Method: Pillow Ornament
My next finish I am happy to report is a project that has been sitting on my WIP list on the right sidebar for the last year. Feels nice to scratch ones of those off! I stitched this pattern for an Exchange back in 2011 and decided to stitch it for myself. It just took a little while to stitch it for me. ;)
"He's a Flake" by Little House Needleworks
Stitched on 30 Ct Dove Linen by Weeks Dye Works
Using the recommended threads as called for
Finish Method: Hanging Pillow Ornament.
Next up is my progress on my Bluebell Fairy by Nora Corbett.
Progress as of June 2, 2013
Progress of August 25, 2013
Isn't she looking stunning?! Her hair was a little trying on the patience as it has a lot of color changes, but I made it through. All of the wings are stitched in Kreinik. I actually enjoy Kreinik so the wings have been a pleasure to stitch for me so far. I'm leaving all of the beading for the end. There are ALOT.
I also started a new knitting project this weekend. My step mother asked me if I would be willing to make something to donate as a giveway prize for a charity event she is organizing. All proceeds go to the American Cancer Society. I had to think of something quick to make. I decided on knitting scarf. Here is my start. I will attempt to get better future pictures because the colors are so much prettier than in this picture. The sun was starting to go down by the time I took this picture. My flash made things extra bright.
The yarn is a very soft Wool/Acrylic blend with flecks of glitzy fibers added in. You can see the glitzy fibers better when you click on the pic. I'm loving the colors. I already know I will be buying another ball of this yarn to make a scarf for me! Of course, in Miami, there would probably only be 2 days in Winter I could wear it, but that's fine.
Thank you so much for visiting with me today. I hope you enjoyed my pictures. I can't wait for Thursday to come this week. I took a few days off of work before and after the Labor Day holiday to give myself an extra long holiday weekend from work. I will definitely be busy stitching those days.
Have a Wonderful Week :)
*Hugs from Sunny Miami*
Jen
